There might be a very simple explanation for why the masses have yet to adopt Linux as their desktop operating system and it's one the open-source community won't like.

I’m curious to hear thoughts on this. I agree for the most part, I just wish people would see the benefit of choice and be brave enough to try it out.

  • joyofpeanuts@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    Lazy theory. Think about cars. If the diversity of alternatives was putting off people, I guess we would still all be driving black Ford cars.

    I have been using Linux since 1996 and what is putting off people is:

    1. First and foremost: habits and lack of will to learn new ways.
    2. Proprietary apps that have no exact equivalent. See 1.
    3. A closed proprietary system that limits interoperability. Even if it has improved, certain fenced software perimeters remain an occasional issue.